LANCASTER, Minn. — Kelli Hewitt’s standard poodle looked like any other pregnant dog, the dog breeder from far northwestern Minnesota said. But she and her family couldn’t believe how many puppies ...

What do you get when you cross a standard poodle with a labrador retriever? It’s a labradoodle, and while they are as cute as their name, some say ‘doodles and their ilk are the bane of the dog world.

For many Connecticut dog breeders, a lot of care and attention goes into creating your family’s faithful companion. From Labradors retrievers and French bulldogs, to spaniels and Portuguese water dogs ...